2005 Porsche 911 vs. 2008 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2008 Volvo XC70 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (321 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2008 Volvo XC70. (208 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2005 Porsche 911.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Porsche 911 | 2008 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Porsche | Volvo |
| Model | 911 | XC70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3587 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |
